poptart Posted May 2, 2013 #301 Share Posted May 2, 2013 This is probably the best review ever posted on cruise critic. Thanks so much for sharing. I totally agree. But I have loved all of your reviews and watching your boys grow up over the years! :D thanks to your review We are dreaming of cruising on the Breeze next year if time and money permit! (or maybe the Dream, it's a days drive) Can't waiting CCl releases the fall schedules!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMedik Posted May 2, 2013 Author #302 Share Posted May 2, 2013 I totally agree. But I have loved all of your reviews and watching your boys grow up over the years! thanks to your review We are dreaming of cruising on the Breeze next year if time and money permit! (or maybe the Dream, it's a days drive) Can't waiting CCl releases the fall schedules!! Poptart, Thank you. Bryson has one full week of high school left.......time sure has flown by. Breeze will be worth the extra drive time; Dream is OK, but Breeze is outstanding! ***************************************************** Waiting for elevator down to deck 0; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Carnival photo as we exited the ship; Carnival Breeze Carnival pics by paulmedik, on Flickr Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Very colorful tour bus; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMedik Posted May 2, 2013 Author #303 Share Posted May 2, 2013 (edited) It's a pretty good stroll from the ship to the area where taxis await; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Looks like we just got off the RCCL ship; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Loaded up in our taxi and on our way to Palm Beach ($5 per person taxi fare); Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Our driver navigated the less traveled routes to avoid traffic congestion; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Edited May 2, 2013 by PaulMedik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMedik Posted May 2, 2013 Author #304 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Our driver took us right up to the beach and hooked us up with the young lady on the left; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Our host for the day provided us with chairs, umbrella, and throughout the day arranged for our various water activities. When I say 'arranged' I mean she provided info, contacted the individual companies, kept us informed of times, arranged to have us picked up right on the beach in front of our chairs, and collected the fund$ which in every instance were discounted from the listed prices. She gave us a card with a list of everything available on the beach as well as how much the co$ts were and I apparently lost it...........I've looked everywhere. Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr After we sat down and became comfortable, the day's entertainment began; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Britt protecting his Mama from the sun; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Did I mention the entertainment? Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mephistoles Posted May 2, 2013 #305 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Our driver took us right up to the beach and hooked us up with the young lady on the left; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Our host for the day provided us with chairs, umbrella, and throughout the day arranged for our various water activities. When I say 'arranged' I mean she provided info, contacted the individual companies, kept us informed of times, arranged to have us picked up right on the beach in front of our chairs, and collected the fund$ which in every instance were discounted from the listed prices. She gave us a card with a list of everything available on the beach as well as how much the co$ts were and I apparently lost it...........I've looked everywhere. Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr After we sat down and became comfortable, the day's entertainment began; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Britt protecting his Mama from the sun; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Did I mention the entertainment? Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr I am LOVING your review! I'm so excited for our upcoming cruise! Also, the "entertainment" looked so fun. I would love to try something like that but I have a feeling that I would spend more time under water than above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMedik Posted May 2, 2013 Author #306 Share Posted May 2, 2013 When one thinks of Aruba, they think of vast expansive beaches with beautiful views; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr And football on the beach? Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr A beach where anything you wish to do is brought to you and all you have to do is enjoy; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Their smiles remove any doubt as to whether they had a good time; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMedik Posted May 2, 2013 Author #307 Share Posted May 2, 2013 I am LOVING your review! I'm so excited for our upcoming cruise! Also, the "entertainment" looked so fun. I would love to try something like that but I have a feeling that I would spend more time under water than above. mephistoles, Thank you. A few of the entertainers did crash and go to the bottom. The jet pack functions equally well both above and below water, but without exception the riders we saw all did better above the water surface than below.... **************************************************** Britt got these shots from his kayak ride; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Anyone up for a game of chicken? Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr When the boys got out of the smooth area, the winds were wicked; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr The winds that buffeted our ship over the past few days had followed us to Aruba; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr This pic is zoomed in quite a bit so you can't really tell that they are way out to sea; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMedik Posted May 2, 2013 Author #308 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Spencer and Jacob were gliding thru the water; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr And in the next instant they were treading water as a jetboat shot by and capsized them; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Bryson and Britt were getting a great workout trying to work against the wind; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Meanwhile Spencer and Jacob were at the mercy of the winds until a passing boat caught their wayward kayak; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Big brothers are a good thing to have around when you are worn out from paddling; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMedik Posted May 2, 2013 Author #309 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Bryson headed back out to sea with Jaden; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Britt had enough; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Spencer was convinced that he'd never be able to raise his arms again; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Our tender to the jetski area arrived; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Don't make fun of my white sunhat....it did it's job; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMedik Posted May 2, 2013 Author #310 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Bryson enjoying an ocean spray shower; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Even though the boat ride was just transportation to the jetski area, it was also fun; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Aruba has a distinct lighting unlike anywhere else; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr The smile is not a posed smile; it's a smile one would see on a roller coaster or similar ride; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMedik Posted May 2, 2013 Author #311 Share Posted May 2, 2013 The water in the background looks deceptively smooth...... Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Once we arrived at the JetSki launch area we completed paperwork listing our names, hotel etc for insurance purposes (All funds were collected earlier by our host); Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr The view from the JetSki area looking back down Palm Beach; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Our plans for the day included snorkeling, but did we remember to bring our snorkel gear with us? No.......... and as you can see it would have been perfect for snorkeling; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMedik Posted May 2, 2013 Author #312 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Our JetSkis were three passenger models. Co$t was $70 per JetSki for 35 minutes and we rented four of them; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Karen shot this pic as her and Spencer headed out. Notice the ocean spray? It was that way the ENTIRE time; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr The wind was so strong that the jetskis couldn't get up out of the water. Instead of jumping a wave, they would plow thru; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Britt and I plowing thru the water; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr We had a blast, but the ride wouldn't have been for everyone; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Water on a camera lens is normally blown away by the wind, but in this case each drop of water was immediately replaced by a dozen more drops; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMedik Posted May 2, 2013 Author #313 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Three nearly drowned boys. The Caribbean water level dropped quite a bit since we drank half of it; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr 35 minutes of being pounded by wind and water will take the spunk out of the most active; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr I maxxed out the speed on my jetski to try and get up out of the water and it just didn't happen........I loved it, but it did try and kill me; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr BTW, the beach to my left (Right side of pic) is Eagle Beach; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Everyone else abandoned their jetskis and got back in the boat. I got my money's worth; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMedik Posted May 2, 2013 Author #314 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr I picked up a jetski company guy who was taking the jetski to the next customer; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Reboarding a small boat from a jetski is tricky; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Safely on and headed back to our beach; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr One doesn't think of Mr Donut as typical beach food, but after the jetski ride it was the perfect pick me up; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMedik Posted May 2, 2013 Author #315 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Was it a good day for an amateur sail boat ride? Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Can you right a sailboat against the wind? Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Pro sailboat passengers had very easily sailing; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr On any other day, these boats would have been in the water; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Our tuckered out crew; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted May 2, 2013 #316 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Keep it coming! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
46 cruiser Posted May 2, 2013 #317 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Awesome review, and incredible pictures. Good job!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMedik Posted May 2, 2013 Author #318 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Keep it coming! JohninDC, Aye aye captain! *************************************************** Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr The Hyatt Regency Aruba is just down the beach from where we were located and their pools are open to guests of our host; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Swim up bar at Hyatt Aruba; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMedik Posted May 2, 2013 Author #319 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Our shelter; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Jaden, Bryson, and Britt out cold; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMedik Posted May 2, 2013 Author #320 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Karen was out too; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Looking up Palm Beach; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Looking down Palm Beach; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Our hostess; Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr This young lady has been taking care of people in this same spot for over a dozen years. Look her up and she'll take care of you too (And ask her what her name is and email her these pictures since I lost her info); Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Carnival Breeze Day 6 by paulmedik, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Bluff Posted May 2, 2013 #321 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Lovin the pics. I'll have to go back and read this now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnh Posted May 2, 2013 #322 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Love this review....taking my 14 year old gd on Breeze in June for her "graduation" from middle school to high school! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bghill Posted May 2, 2013 #323 Share Posted May 2, 2013 did you buy a snorkel package? from where? or just go off the beach at grand turk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMedik Posted May 2, 2013 Author #324 Share Posted May 2, 2013 did you buy a snorkel package? from where? or just go off the beach at grand turk? bghill, We brought our own snorkel gear on the cruise and used it in Miami, Nassau, and in Dominican Republic. We had planned to snorkel in Grand Turk, but we missed Grand Turk due to the virus outbreak there (It's back open now, but had been closed the three weeks or so prior to our cruise). We got our gear from Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bghill Posted May 2, 2013 #325 Share Posted May 2, 2013 thanks, we bought snorkels last year so we will be using them, hope you saw a lot of fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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